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Cake day: January 24th, 2026

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  • The U.S. general fertility rate has fallen by 22% since 2007, a sustained decline not readily explained by economic conditions, contraceptive use, housing or childcare costs, or other commonly cited factors.

    “I will now present no evidence whatsoever that falling birth rates haven’t been driven by economic factors.” Bull shit.

    Fucking unhinged. We’ve had what, three? “once in a lifetime” crashes since 2007, with skyrocketing housing prices and costs of living vs comparatively flat wage growth. Inequality is rising, fascism is making a comeback around the globe, we’ve likely already hit numerous climate tipping points, child labour laws are being rolled back, oligarchs are floating bringing back corporate towns, but sure champ, people having easier access to porn is responsible for lower birth rates…